• Participant Programme Application

    Please answer all questions to the best of your ability, if you have any questions you can speak to a member of the team by contacting team@whenequality.org.

  • Privacy and data protection

  • We collect the information in this application to assess your application, to administer the programme if you are accepted, and to evaluate the programme's impact. Where relevant, some information may be shared with your institution and with the facilitators delivering the programme. Anything you tell us about access requirements will be used only to arrange support for you. We keep your data no longer than necessary, and we never sell it or share it for marketing. You can withdraw your consent, or ask to see, correct or delete your data, at any time by emailing team@whenequality.org. Full details are in our privacy policy: https://www.whenequality.org/Privacy

  • We are not currently accepting applications for this programme, if you have any questions about this programme, please contact team@whenequality.org

    If you are a Professional Services colleague looking to submit an application please select '100 Black Women Professors Now' when asked to select a programme.

     

  • Applicants must identify as Black women (including Black African, Black Caribbean, or mixed Black heritage) and work in UK higher education. Applications are open to academic staff, professional services staff, and PhD students with a contract in place until at least December 2027 or who will still be completing their PhD in June 2027. Are you eligible to take part in 100 Black Women Professors Now based on the eligibility criteria?*
  • Are you eligible to take part in the Career Accelerator Programme based on the eligibility criteria?*
  • Are you eligible to take part in the Neurodivergent Professors Programme based on the eligibility criteria?*
  • Are you eligible to take part in the Muslim Professors Programme based on the eligibility criteria?*
  • Are you eligible to take part in 100 Black Women Directors Now based on the eligibility criteria?*
  • Are you eligible to take part in 100 Disabled Professors Now Programme based on the eligibility criteria?*
  • Based on your answer, it looks like this programme may not be the right fit. Please get in touch with us at team@whenequality.org so we can talk it through with you.
  • Which best describes your role?*

  • About you

  • Do you have any access requirements or a disability?*
  • Do you have other protected characteristics or parts of your identity you'd like us to be aware of?*

  • About your PhD

  • How would you describe the stage you are at in your PhD?*
  • What is your expected PhD completion date?*
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    2 digit day, 2 digit month, 4 digit year

  • About your role

  • How would you describe your current role?*
  • What is your current career stage?*
  • What profession track are you on?*
  • How long have you been in your current role?*
  • Do you work full or part-time?*
  • What type of contract are you employed on?*
  • So that you can participate fully on the programme you must be contracted by your university until the end of the programme. Will you still be contracted beyond the end of the programme?*
  • Because you will not be contracted beyond the end of the programme, please get in touch with us at team@whenequality.org before you continue, so we can talk it through with you.
  • Do you have support from your line manager to take part in the programme? Line manager support is encouraged but it is not a prerequisite.*

  • WHEN may contact your line manager to confirm their support. We ask for their details so that we can support you to have that conversation. If you are unsure about this, please contact team@whenequality.org

  • Your Ally's Details

  • In order to take part in the programme, academic and professional services applicants must be endorsed by an Ally. (Allies are not part of the PhD experience). When thinking about how to identify an Ally:

    • Choose someone at department, faculty, school, or division level with the authority to influence workload, priorities, and decision-making.
    • This could be your line manager.


    Look for a person who is respected, open, and committed to equity and change.
    Remember: an Ally doesn’t need to share your background; what matters is their ability and willingness to act.

     

    For guidance on how to select and have a conversation with an Ally please see our guidance HERE.

     

    Your university will assign you a senior sponsor as part of the programme. Your sponsor will use their senior leadership position and networks to help create tangible opportunities for career progression, help to remove barriers and ensure your achievements are visible and recognised.

  • Are you clear on what an Ally is and who would be a good selection as an Ally?*
  • Have you contacted an Ally?*
  • Have you received endorsement from an Ally?*
  • If you have not yet secured an endorsement from an Ally, please contact us at team@whenequality.org and we will help you with this. You can continue with your application in the meantime.

  • Your Career Aspirations and Priorities

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  • Are you planning to apply for promotion in the next 12 months?*
  • What would a successful promotion look like to you? (target role)*
  • What would a successful promotion look like to you? (target role)*
  • How would you describe your level of leadership responsibility?*
  • Your Career Mobilisation*
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  • Have you attended other leadership (or career) development programmes or coaching?*
  • What would be most helpful to you right now / as you plan your next step?*
  • To what extent do you have access to the following?*
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